Lynn Peak Hike

This hike is dedicated to my friend DrA, big hiking, climbing lover.

Technical details:

Average Time: 4-4,5 hours

Distance: 9 km (same road return)
Elevation Gain: 720 meters

I started again a little later than originally planed. I have to practiceearly start for my next Grouse Grind. I used some of the learning from last hike to Grouse Mountain. I had very good breakfast and I took small snack (power bar) and two bottles of Gatorade. Well equipped I started from the parking lot next to Lynn Park. 
The path to Lynn Peak goes mostly through deep forest. It is very comformatble in hot days we are having right now and it is interesting for taking picture of the nature around. 
My very good mood was disturbed by leaflet asking 'What about bears?' Here are basic rules you shall follow to survive in canadian nature:
- travel as part of the group ... I was alone, but meeting people quite often. The path to Lynn peak is busy even on working day
- avoid wearing strong perfumes ... I will remember this next time, not that my perfume is strong, but I will drop wearing it at all. Just to be safe.
- keep children close to you and dogs on leash at all the times - that was easy, no children, no dogs
- be alert where bears cannot hear, see or smell you - like twisting rail, near running water, or when wind is in your face
this is connected with suggestion 
- make noise like singing or clapping, to let the bear know you are on the trail, but do not use headphones while walking/running - Me singing? I will be the first who will get scared by listening to my singing voice. 
I find my own way, using my iPhone as radio, plying my favorite music. For Lynn Peak I used 'Zafukane' from 'Fleret'. 
- watch for fresh bears signs - I did not see any. yupiiiii!!!
- never approach bear and maintain distance at least 100 meters - did not see any bear until now. Just the one from bus while driving down form Backcomb Mountain in Whistler. 
BUT!!! If you see a bear:
- stay calm, stand still and asses the situation. Remember bear attacks are uncommon! - I hope so 
- speak to a bear in calm firm voice. Your voice helps to identify you as a human. - I will keep listening to my music and hope the bear will not be interested in me.
- back away slowly, NEVER RUN , running may trigger a pursuit. - yes I will not run, it may awake the feeling, I want to play with the bear. This is definitely something I do not want at all. 
- get your bear spray ready and know how to use it - is there a bear spray  Why did nobody told me this? 
- if black bear attacks, use bear spray and fight back (how? I am blonde!!!) Do all it takes to let the bear know you are not easy prey! - interesting and what if grizzly attacks? I do not want to see a bear. and if, then only from distance.

Back to the trip to Lynn Peak. Here is the photo story of my hike.

Before you start you have to register - fill in form and drop it in the registration box. Keep a slip from your registration. After you return from your hike, you drop the slip into the registration box, to inform the park ranger you are back again. 

Whole trail is equipped with signage and maps. You cannot get lost.

The trail is very comfortable at the beginning.

Canadians like to scare tourists. This time, I am ready for anything.

Get's quite wild later.

Soon you begun to see surrounding mountains through the trees.

Peak is closer.

The peak, still in deep forest. Small rock offers view on Vancouver, Surrey and Burnaby. 

Same way back to my car. Downhill does not always mean faster or easier. 

On the way back to the valley nothing special happened. I will come back to swim in Lynn creek. I enjoyed this trail a lot. Next hike goes to Mount Seymour. I will be ready. 

Spend more time in forest, especially in very hot summer! Evening come back for more canadian stories!